Famous Food in Chile: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Chile, and what each dish is.

Quick answer

The food to try in Chile includes Curanto, Empanadas de Pino, Ceviche & King Crab and 2 more.

Best time to visit Chile: October – April.

Curanto

Chiloé's traditional feast buried in the ground — clams, mussels, chicken, sausages and milcao potato dumplings steam-cooked under rocks for three hours. Unique to the island.

Empanadas de Pino

The definitive Chilean baked empanada — filled with pino (minced beef, olive, raisins, egg and onion). Larger and richer than the Argentine version.

Ceviche & King Crab

Chile's Pacific produces corvina ceviche, locos (Chilean abalone) with mayonnaise and centolla king crab from the Strait of Magellan. Santiago's Mercado Central is the finest seafood market in South America.

Cazuela

The Chilean national stew — beef with potato, corn, green beans and rice in a clear broth, served as a complete one-pot meal. Found on every restaurant lunch menu across the country.

Completo (Chilean Hot Dog)

A sausage piled with avocado, mayonnaise and tomato in quantities requiring structural technique. The Completo Italiano in Italian flag colours is the most popular version.

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Chile food questions

What is the most famous food in Chile?

Curanto is the dish most travellers start with. Chiloé's traditional feast buried in the ground — clams, mussels, chicken, sausages and milcao potato dumplings steam-cooked under rocks for three hours.

What should I eat in Chile?

Try Curanto, Empanadas de Pino, Ceviche & King Crab, Cazuela, Completo (Chilean Hot Dog).

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Chile?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.

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